R v Lachlan Houison [2020] NSWDC 325

R v Lachlan Houison [2020] NSWDC 325

The objective seriousness of the offending was towards the low range; the offender's age, remorse, excellent rehabilitation, and a 25% guilty plea discount justified a sentence of imprisonment of two years to be served by way of Intensive Corrections Order, with such order providing the best address of risk of reoffending and community safety.

Parties
Offender: Lachlan Houison; Prosecution: Regina (ODPP)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender convicted; sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment by way of Intensive Corrections Order
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery, Intensive Corrections Order, Rehabilitation, Youth Offender
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Intensive Corrections Order Rehabilitation Youth Offender

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Parties

Lachlan Houison

Offender

Regina (ODPP)

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery with an offensive weapon under s 97(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether sentence should be served by way of full-time custody or Intensive Corrections Order
  3. 3 Impact of youth, rehabilitation, and remorse on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The objective seriousness of the offending was towards the low range; the offender's age, remorse, excellent rehabilitation, and a 25% guilty plea discount justified a sentence of imprisonment of two years to be served by way of Intensive Corrections Order, with such order providing the best address of risk of reoffending and community safety.

Court Disposition

Offender convicted; sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment by way of Intensive Corrections Order

Orders

  • The offender must not commit any offence during the term of the ICO.
  • The offender must submit to supervision by a Community Corrections Officer.